For us vintage snobs, modern Panerai can be a tricky subject. They’re either a home-run, or, well…the opposite. This beauty, the PAM00526, is very much the former.

The PAM00526 is a wildly complicated timepiece by Panerai’s early tool watch standards, but it retains the brand’s famed Luminor case profile, including the locking crown protection device. On top of standard timing functions, it adds a flyback chronograph with countdown functionality. If you race sailboats, you’re looking at your ideal wristwatch!

Housed in a 47mm brushed titanium Luminor case with a crown protection device, triple pushers, a smooth, polished bezel, and a sapphire crystal, it features a luminous black ‘sandwich’ dial with ‘Arabic’ and ‘dash’ indices, a lumed ‘sword’ handset with central seconds and minute hands, and a dual-register chronograph.

Powering this serious timing instrument is the automatic Panerai P.9100 caliber with dual barrels and three days of power reserve, while a black caoutchouc strap completes the seaworthy package. Accompanied by its factory goodies, this is a beautiful example of a contemporary Panerai that applies modern horological tech to a vintage-inspired package.